Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk Increases as Temps Drop

Carbon Monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas and at high levels causes hundreds of deaths annually. CO can escape from appliances you use year-round: your furnace, stove, portable generator, gas range, car or by burning charcoal and wood in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces.
Symptoms of CO poisoning can include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Use these safety tips to keep your family safe:

- Install battery-operated CO detectors near every sleeping area in your home.
- Check CO detectors regularly to be sure they are functioning properly.
- Have gas or oil furnaces, wood stoves and fireplaces inspected by a qualified professional annually.
- Never use the oven or stove to heat your home.
- Fully extinguish fireplaces before leaving the home or going to bed.

Sirens for Homeless Student Collection Drive

The drive starts today and runs through Dec. 3rd. Drop off non- perishable food, packaged socks and underwear, and/or standard sized toiletries at any city or county fire or police station. For more info, go to http://www.cabq.gov/fire/

Reminder to replace batteries today

When changing clocks back one hour today, it's a perfect time to replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.  Smoke alarms should be placed on every level of the home, inside each bedroom, and outside sleeping areas. For safety tips, go to www.cabq.gov/fire

Free Smoke Alarms to Qualifying ABQ Citizens

To quality for smoke alarms, citizens must:
* Own a home in the city of Albuquerque and be 65 years or older OR
* Own a home in the city of Albuquerque and have a visual or hearing impairment

To qualify for the Safe Awake alerting system, citizens must:
* Be an Albuquerque resident and have a hearing impairment
For more information, contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 505-764-6300.

Come Visit Firefighters Today

Albuquerque Firefighters at the NM State Fair, come by to see them.

Blood Desperately Needed

Give blood this weekend at the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Call now to make appt 505-222-3232!

From the Albuquerque Fire Department.